Did you know you can (Telnet / SSH) to a Cisco LWAPP AP

As you're probably already aware, you can console into a  (thin) Cisco access point. Simply connect your rollover cable to the console port of the access point and fire up a serial connection @ 9600,8,n,1. This is helpful for various reasons during troubleshooting.

But did you know you can TELNET or SSH into a LWAPP/CAPWAP access point? You sure can! Talk about the trips you will save getting a ladder or hanging off the edge of a chair to check the status of an AP.

From the controller CLI enter:

config ap ssh enable
config ap telnet enable

You need to set a username and password by entering:

config ap username <username> password <password> all

Comments

[senthilraj]

Hi george ,
Its gud to have a website like this.Great job.But i see videos related to cisco only
I wish you cover most of the other products too .

Thanks
Senthilraj CWNE#15

[George]

Thank you and I welcome the feedback. I do have plans in the near future to expand the "library” to more vendors. Thank you